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The 15 Best Amsterdam Tours & Tickets

270 tours  ·  from $6 a head

Amsterdam is walkable in a morning and takes a week to exhaust. Build a first visit out of these 15: an hour on the water, the two great collections, the Jordaan on foot, and the coaches that leave for the windmills at eight.

Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Ticket - Entering with a timed ticket and phone voucher
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Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Ticket

1.Van Gogh Museum Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 52,054 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $32Our pick

Enter Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum at a reserved time and follow the artist’s life through more than 200 paintings, 500 drawings, and 750 letters. You can explore independently or add an audio guide in 11 languages. Allow at least 90 minutes, though the collection and temporary exhibitions can easily keep you there for two hours or more.

“Really cool museum for Van Gogh lovers. If you can only go to one museum, though, I’d recommend rijksmuseum”

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Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Drinks and Cheese - Prinsengracht and the Anne Frank House
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Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Drinks and Cheese

2.Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Drinks and Cheese

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31,825 reviews · from $21Top rated

Spend about an hour aboard a classic covered saloon boat, passing the Anne Frank House, Jordaan, Rijksmuseum, Skinny Bridge, and canal belt. Your guide shares local stories while you enjoy Dutch Gouda, mustard, and, with the drink option, unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks. Boats and routes vary by departure point.

“Very nice tour. The crew was very friendly, and the boat was very nice. I would have enjoyed even more history, but still it was a fun experience!”

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Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option - Electric Engines and the Guide’s Voice
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Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option

3.Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30,518 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $18

Cruise Amsterdam’s canals for about an hour on a small electric boat, passing the Jordaan, Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum, Magere Brug, and 15 Bridges. Guides such as Arnoud, Sophia, and Franz have earned praise for lively commentary. Boats vary by departure and weather, so confirm the drinks and bites package before booking.

“This is a fun experience. The crew is friendly and knowledgeable, and quick to fill your wine glass! The dock is easy to find, and the ticketing through Viator is simple and straightforward. I was in Amsterdam for a short visit, and this was a great way to experience some of Amsterdam’s famous canals.”

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Amsterdam: Heineken Experience Ticket - Gerard Heineken and the company story
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Amsterdam: Heineken Experience Ticket

4.Heineken Experience Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 30,055 reviews · from $28

Spend 1.5 hours at Heineken’s former Amsterdam brewery with self-guided displays, English presentations, a Brew U ride, brewing lessons, sponsorship exhibits, and a final tasting. Your ticket includes two drinks and a small Heineken sample. Bring a charged phone, headphones, and valid ID. Guests must be 18 or older.

“The tour is really fun. The staff is young, energetic and very friendly. Totally worth it.”

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Amsterdam: Rijksmuseum Entry Ticket - The Gallery of Honour and Dutch Masterpieces
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Amsterdam: Rijksmuseum Entry Ticket

5.Rijksmuseum Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 25,535 reviews · from $31

Enter Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum for a self-guided day among 8,000 objects spanning 800 years of Dutch art and history. See Rembrandt’s *The Night Watch*, *The Jewish Bride*, Delftware, Asian art, costumes, and more. Your timed ticket includes the permanent collection, cloakroom, WiFi, and flexible time inside, but not the €6.50 multimedia tour.

“It was great experience but I would be more happy with places to drink water not from hand but maybe plastic cup or something similar.”

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Amsterdam: Classic Boat Cruise with Optional Cheese & Wine - From the Anne Frank House to the Jordaan
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Amsterdam: Classic Boat Cruise with Optional Cheese & Wine

6.Classic Boat Cruise with Optional Cheese & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 22,925 reviews · from $18

Spend an hour on a covered, fully electric boat with a local skipper and English-speaking hostess. You’ll pass the Skinny Bridge, Golden Bend, Anne Frank House, Jordaan, Old Harbor, and Red Light District. Choose the basic cruise or add unlimited Dutch cheese, wine, beer, and soft drinks.

“wonderful! we were able to add the wine & cheese after onboard and the guide was great! we all felt at home and entertained! great little boat trip for the $ and we were covered which was great bc it was raining. I would have preferred the better view of an open top but with the rain this boat was perfect.”

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Amsterdam: Evening Cruise with Optional Wine and Snacks - Starting near the Rijksmuseum and Museumplein
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Amsterdam: Evening Cruise with Optional Wine and Snacks

7.Evening Cruise with Optional Wine and Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 19,696 reviews · from $22

Cruise Amsterdam’s UNESCO canals for 90 minutes with an audio guide in 19 languages. You’ll pass canal houses, Westerkerk, Centraal Station, the EYE Film Institute, Magere Brug, and the Rijksmuseum. Add a snack box with chips, popcorn, stroopwafels, peanuts, and a drink, or simply enjoy the warm covered boat and city lights.

“Learning about the canal systems of Amsterdam and seeing all the sights”

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Amsterdam: 75 Minute City Canal Cruise with Audio Guide - Getting to the Stadhouderskade departure docks
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Amsterdam: 75 Minute City Canal Cruise with Audio Guide

8.75 Minute City Canal Cruise with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 17,501 reviews · from $17Best value

See Amsterdam from its historic waterways on a 75-minute Blue Boat Company cruise. You’ll pass the Anne Frank House area, Westerkerk, the Amstel, Magere Brug, NEMO, and the Museum Quarter while listening to commentary in 19 languages. Add a snackbox, or choose the kids’ option with a Fresh Water Pirate story and booklet.

“everything is great! the captain told me how to use the audio guides, and also gave additional comments on the buildings around us. at the end he congratulated my mother on her birthday. thanks for the reception and the quality of work”

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Amsterdam All-Inclusive 90-Minutes Heated Cruise by Captain Jack - The Amstel and the city’s eastern sights
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Amsterdam All-Inclusive 90-Minutes Heated Cruise by Captain Jack

9.Amsterdam All-Inclusive 90-Minutes Heated Cruise by Captain Jack

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16,101 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Cruise Amsterdam’s canals for 90 minutes from near the Rijksmuseum or Central Station. Your captain guides you past the Jordaan, Anne Frank House, canal ring, Amstel, and Red Light District while you enjoy unlimited Heineken, wine, and Dutch snacks. Boats are small, open or partly enclosed, and narration is in English.

“Left late because of a light festival but made up the time so nothing was lost. Captain was good to listen to and the boat itself is pretty nice.”

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Amsterdam: Open Boat Cruise option Unlimited Drinks & Bite - Skinny Bridge, Hermitage Museum, and the Amstel Hotel
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Amsterdam: Open Boat Cruise option Unlimited Drinks & Bite

10.Open Boat Cruise option Unlimited Drinks & Bite

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 15,046 reviews · from $22

See Amsterdam from its canals on a 1 to 1.5-hour electric boat cruise led in English by a local skipper and host. Pass the Skinny Bridge, Hermitage Museum, Amstel Hotel, Anne Frank House, and Maritime Museum. Choose unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks, and a small snack, with open or covered boats depending on weather.

“We were incredibly pleased with our experience. The boat was beautifully decorated and comfortable, with the option of onboard drinks, the tour was relaxing, beautiful and fascinating, the guides were incredibly friendly and their vibe added to the whole experience. Well worth every penny and would 100% recommend and do it again.”

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Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken Bus Tour - Zaanse Schans: windmills, wooden houses, and a short first stop
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Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken Bus Tour

11.Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 15,034 reviews · 8 hours · from $32

Travel by comfortable coach from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, and Marken. Your English or Spanish-speaking guide, such as Bea, Carly, Holly, or Juan, explains Dutch history, polders, cheese, and village life. Expect windmills, a clog demonstration, cheese tasting, harbor walks, and free time for food and shopping.

“Our trip today with Bea was absolutely beautiful. She was so informative and patient with the group, she shared lots of super interesting information about the places we stopped at without it being long and boring like on other tours. Would 10000% recommend for you !”

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Amsterdam: Icebar Entry Ticket with 3 Drinks - Putting on the supplied jacket and gloves
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Amsterdam: Icebar Entry Ticket with 3 Drinks

12.Icebar Entry Ticket with 3 Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 14,562 reviews · 45 min · from $26

Spend about 45 minutes at Amsterdam Icebar near Rembrandtplein. Start with a welcome cocktail in the warm lounge, then put on the supplied jacket and gloves for up to 20 minutes inside the minus 10 degree ice room, where you receive two drinks in ice glasses. Staff members Wouter and Erion are known for keeping the mood light.

“Great experience, I’ve bar is as expected… cold! Staff are really nice and drinks are good too!”

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Amsterdam: City Centre Canal Cruise - Leaving from Central Station
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Amsterdam: City Centre Canal Cruise

13.City Centre Canal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 12,827 reviews · from $18

Start near Amsterdam Central Station for a one-hour cruise through the UNESCO-listed canal district. You’ll see merchant houses, gables, churches, houseboats, and the Magere Brug, with audio commentary in 19 languages. Captains such as Simon and Mo may add their own humor and local observations. Evening departures are available.

“Lovely tour at night and funny captain! You don’t get to see so much of Amsterdam unless you book a tour like this. Food and drink available to purchase at the cafe beforehand.”

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Amsterdam: Keukenhof Ticket and Roundtrip Shuttle Transfer - Picking up your bus and Keukenhof tickets
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Amsterdam: Keukenhof Ticket and Roundtrip Shuttle Transfer

14.Keukenhof Ticket and Roundtrip Shuttle Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 11,799 reviews · from $40

Travel from Amsterdam to Keukenhof by comfortable coach, collect your official garden ticket at This is Holland, then explore independently. There is no guided tour, so you set the pace. Stay for a few hours or most of the day, then take any return bus between 11:00 AM and 6:30 PM. A free ferry from Central Station gets you to the departure point.

“Brilliant! Excellent tour and guided by ‘Toes’ (sorry I don’t know how to spell it!). Very interesting and a must-do!”

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Anne Frank's Story - Guided Walking Tour through Amsterdam - Meeting the group and starting the walk
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Anne Frank’s Story – Guided Walking Tour through Amsterdam

15.Anne Frank’s Story – Guided Walking Tour through Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11,619 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39

Walk through Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter with guides such as Patrick, Manuel, Edwin, or Yoshi, stopping at the Jewish Museum, Portuguese Synagogue, Dokwerker, Auschwitz Monument, Dam Square, and Anne Frank’s statue. The two-hour tour ends outside the Anne Frank House. Museum entry is not included.

“This was highly informative and insightful tour. It was appropriate for all ages and we really Felt like we got a sense of the history and the neighbourhoods explored. Thank You!”

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